We are the Chester-le-Street Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Newton Hall to Durham
An easy to moderate 5.5 mile autumn walk, largely on good paths, and without any stiles, with lovely views over open fields and parkland. We start from a parking area near to the Weardale way and at the south side of Frankland Prison. We will head towards Aykley Heads and then south to Wharton Park, returning past Crook Hall and Frankland Farm. Afterwards we will head to the Tea Barn, at nearby Pity Me Nursery, for refreshments.
9.50am to meet and 10.00am to leave, at the old Civic Centre car park, Chester le Street, DH3 3UA
10.30am at the parking area near to Weardale way, at the southside of HMP Frankland. Directions: from the A167 southbound at the Pity Me roundabout, take the first exit on to Rotary Way, heading towards the Arnison Centre. Go straight on at the next roundabout (the entrance to the Arnison Centre is on your right). Turn right at the next roundabout on to Chester Low Road. At the next roundabout, turn left on to Finchale Road. After 0.7 mile take the road on the right immediately after a short row of houses on your right, next to the entrance to HMP Frankland. Keep to the right, past the entrance to the prison, and go through the car park. Take the small, narrow, road ahead of you, on the right. After 0.4 mile there is a turn in to a small parking area on your right. The nearest postcode is DH1 5SQ, but this is for Dovecote Farm Boarding Kennels which is just after the parking area, so please check your map first. Parking can be limited, so please carshare if possible. What3Words: officers.taskbar.recipient
